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A Recap of the Week's Top Retail News
March 2, 2018 at 3:57 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Caitlin Sullivan reviews the top retail news of the week, including Dick's Sporting Goods, Walmart, and other retailers changing their policies on gun sales; Sam's Club's announcing a partnership with Instacart that will enable the Walmart business to start delivering groceries to its customers; and a…

Unique Brand Partnerships Helping Retailers Grow
February 23, 2018 at 3:59 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Joe Keenan and Caitlin Sullivan discuss J.Crew's partnership with WeWork, what it means for the apparel retailer, and why brand partnerships are an emerging trend in retail.

What L.L.Bean's New Return Policy Means for the Brand
February 16, 2018 at 3:24 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Joe Keenan and Caitlin Sullivan discuss L.L.Bean's decision to change its famously generous return policy, the implications it may have on the brand, and what it means for its competitors.

Retail Right Now: The Super Bowl's Impact on Retail
February 9, 2018 at 6:30 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Joe Keenan and Caitlin Sullivan discuss the impact the Super Bowl has on the retail industry, including a specific look at how some verticals (grocery, sports apparel, electronics) fare better than others before, during and after the big game.

Retail Right Now: What Corporate Tax Reform Means for Retailers
February 2, 2018 at 3:14 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Executive Editor Joe Keenan and Senior Editor Caitlin Sullivan discuss what corporate tax reform could mean for the retail industry, including the actions already taken by some leading brands — Walmart, Home Depot, Apple, Starbucks — to invest these savings into their employees as well as…

Retail Right Now: Toys"R"Us, Aerosoles File for Bankruptcy
September 22, 2017 at 2:28 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Taylor Knight reviews the top retail news of the week, including two retailers — Toys"R"Us and Aerosoles — filing for bankruptcy, and Kohl's offering free returns for Amazon.com customers starting in October.

Retail Right Now: Amazon's 1-Click Checkout Patent; Nordstrom Local
September 15, 2017 at 3:06 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, get the latest retail news, including the launch of Nordstrom Local, a merchandise-less store; Amazon.com's 1-Click patent expiring; and the e-commerce giant's search for a new North American headquarters.

Retail Right Now: Amazon Accused of Price Gouging, Sued Over Eclipse Glasses
September 8, 2017 at 3:02 pm

Review the top retail industry news of the week in this episode of Retail Right Now, including a potential bankruptcy filing by Toys"R"Us; Amazon.com being accused of price gouging as Hurricane Irma prepares to make landfall in Florida; and Amazon facing a class-action lawsuit over selling eclipse glasses that weren't safe for users.

Retail Right Now: Macy's Job Cuts; Wal-Mart, Google Partnership
August 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail reviews the week's top retail news stories, including Wal-Mart's patent for a floating warehouse, Wal-Mart's partnership with Google to enable voice shopping from the discount retail chain, and Macy's job cuts and poaching of eBay exec Hal Lawton.

Get an Inside Look at the New Indochino Showroom
August 14, 2017 at 2:19 pm

At a time when many retailers are closing stores, Indochino is opening doors to new showrooms. Total Retail's Taylor Knight got an inside look at the newly opened Indochino showroom at the King of Prussia Mall just outside of Philadelphia. Indochino's East Coast District Manager BJ McCahill explains how the menswear retailer has brought customization…

Retail Right Now: July 21
July 21, 2017 at 2:52 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Associate Content Editor Taylor Knight reviews the top retail news of the week, including antitrust concerns around the Amazon-Whole Foods deal, Wal-Mart's marketplace ad containing a racial slur and L.L.Bean moving away from its traditional back-to-school catalog.

Retail Right Now: July 14
July 14, 2017 at 3:36 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Caitlin Sullivan reviews the top retail news of the week, including Amazon Prime Day, what retailers tried to compete with the big sale and lululemon's lawsuit against Under Armour.

Retail Right Now: July 7
July 7, 2017 at 2:59 pm

This episode of Retail Right Now features the week's biggest retail news, including True Religion filing for bankruptcy protection, Kroger suing Lidl for trademark infringement, and QVC buying its chief competitor, HSN.

Retail Right Now: June 30
June 30, 2017 at 3:34 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Senior Editor Caitlin Sullivan reviews the top retail news of the week, including why 35 million members quit Amazon Prime, Nike's marketplace strategy, and Bed Bath & Beyond's possible store closures.

Retail Right Now: June 23
June 23, 2017 at 3:46 pm

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Taylor Knight reviews the top retail news of the week — and it's an all Amazon.com episode. The retailer announced Prime Wardrobe, a new program for its Amazon Fashion business; there's potentially other bidders for Whole Foods Market, which Amazon announced as its latest acquisition; and finally, Amazon has…

Marvin Ellison Manages Work/Life Balance by Planing Ahead
June 21, 2017 at 4:37 pm

Marvin Ellison, CEO and chairman of J.C. Penney, was honored at the Father of the Year Awards last week in New York City. In this video from the event, Ellison talks with Total Retail's Melissa Campanelli about what family time means to him and how he achieves work/life balance.